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the town hall meeting today in montana. people are scared and very anxious. we've had the government taking over the cars, taking over the insurance, taking over the banks. now it's going to take over health care. i thought reasoned part was the best part of his performance today. the problem is he's really good talking about withy we need change and what change would look like if we had a good system. he's not sod sew good talking about what the plan is. and that's where the anxiety is. the other thing is he just tells a lot of whoppers now. believe me, rush limbaugh and sarah palin are saying some things extremely off the charts untrue of the plan but i wrote down some of the things balma said which was a whopper. he said everybody could keep their plan. six million are going to lose their plan. preventive medicine will cost $90 million. government would be out the health care decisions. he tells one thing after another making it seem so easy. believe me, this is not easy. it's going to take some sacrifices and some really painful cuts for people to get thi
the town hall meeting today in montana. people are scared and very anxious. we've had the government taking over the cars, taking over the insurance, taking over the banks. now it's going to take over health care. i thought reasoned part was the best part of his performance today. the problem is he's really good talking about withy we need change and what change would look like if we had a good system. he's not sod sew good talking about what the plan is. and that's where the anxiety is. the...
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town hall meeting in montana was held this afternoon. it was much calmer than most. but the president denounced the media folk us on angry protestors at town hall meeting nationwide say tv loves ruckus. president spoke for about 30 minutes before taking questions. >> what we need to do is come up with a uniquely american way of providing care. so i'm not in favor of canadian system. i'm not in favor of british system or french system. >>reporter: president obama has another town hall meeting scheduled for tomorrow in the state of colorado. >>> mean time senator ben card town hall meeting on wednesday drew a lively crowd and one woman sent home in tears. jeff explains why. >>reporter: lori has spent 21 years living with hepatitis c and struggling to pay for treatment. so on wednesday she traveled to hagerstown and waited almost 3 hours for a coveted seat at senator card up to hall meeting. she was determined to ask the senator how the proposed health care reform measures would affect her. the senator closed the hour long meeting before she and many others could ask qu
town hall meeting in montana was held this afternoon. it was much calmer than most. but the president denounced the media folk us on angry protestors at town hall meeting nationwide say tv loves ruckus. president spoke for about 30 minutes before taking questions. >> what we need to do is come up with a uniquely american way of providing care. so i'm not in favor of canadian system. i'm not in favor of british system or french system. >>reporter: president obama has another town...
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will the president's plan fly in red-state montana? we'll ask brian schweitzer in just a few minutes. >>> in philadelphia, kickoff for the michael vick comeback tour. fresh out of prison, the football star now reports to the philadelphia eagles, signing a two-year deal, potentially worth $6 million. more than enough incentive to stay on message. >> i knew it was wrong and i felt it was wrong. and i was wrong for what i did. at that point in time, my life was wrong, and it was unnecessary. it was totally unnecessary and uncalled for. i'm glad that i got the opportunity at a second chance. everybody deserves a second chance. but you only get one shot at a second chance. if i can, you know, help moran mall more animals that i hurt, then i'm contributing. if i can help more than i hurt, i'm contributing. try to do more good than bad. >> jeff laurie, a self-prescribed extreme animal lover is convinced that vick has changed his ways. but has he? >>> in taiwan, a desperate fight for survival. thousands displaced by the most serious flooding i
will the president's plan fly in red-state montana? we'll ask brian schweitzer in just a few minutes. >>> in philadelphia, kickoff for the michael vick comeback tour. fresh out of prison, the football star now reports to the philadelphia eagles, signing a two-year deal, potentially worth $6 million. more than enough incentive to stay on message. >> i knew it was wrong and i felt it was wrong. and i was wrong for what i did. at that point in time, my life was wrong, and it was...
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he is on his way to montana for another health care town hall. why montana? is there an expectation for a lively debate at this town hall? >> montana is a historical red state. there might be a bit more of an opportunity for controversy. on tuesday in portsmouth, new hampshire, he solicited more skeptical questions. we will see if that plays out. montana is also the home of max baucus. that committee will be the center of gravity. when congress comes back in the middle of september, the white house has set this deadline for the committee. if it does not, the white house has indicated, it might proceed strictly on its own without the -- without republicans on board. max baucus is a central figure in this legislative drama. rick: we want to hear from you if you have received an unsolicited email from the white house. tell us about it. for moron this, we have a couple of great guests. we're also joined by an editor for "the national review." everybody hates chain letters. >> particularly, if they are coming from the white house. rick: what do you make all of thi
he is on his way to montana for another health care town hall. why montana? is there an expectation for a lively debate at this town hall? >> montana is a historical red state. there might be a bit more of an opportunity for controversy. on tuesday in portsmouth, new hampshire, he solicited more skeptical questions. we will see if that plays out. montana is also the home of max baucus. that committee will be the center of gravity. when congress comes back in the middle of september, the...
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national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >>> president obama held another town hall meeting in montana. >> he got some challenging questions this time around. scott joins us with details. >> president obama waded into the rough waters that members of congress have been for weeks. the rough waters that members of congress have been for weeks.
national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >>> president obama held another town hall meeting in montana. >> he got some challenging questions this time around. scott joins us with details. >> president obama waded into the rough waters that members of congress have been for weeks. the rough waters that members of congress have been for weeks.
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. >> reporter: while montana voted for president obama rival in the last election, and usually casts a wary eye toward washington, we were hard- pressed to find any ticket holders who didn't support a healthcare overhaul. >> i trust the government far more than i trust private insurance companies. >> tickets for this town hall were distributed on a first come, first served basis. most of the shouting was relegated far away from this hangar outside of the airport. >> what do we want? >> healthcare. >> when do we want it? >> now. >> they staked out ground nearby. >> no one knows what is on the bill, actually. but they're already opposed. >> reporter: many hope the president can better explain what it is in the legislation and redirect the debate. >> this whole conferring has devolved into a bitter argument. and i think we need to step back and say, we're very sure about what we disagree on. what do we agree on? >> reporter: president obama will face a new town hall crowd in colorado tomorrow. in belgrade, montana, manuel gallegus, wjz eyewitness news. >> eyewitness news has been asking
. >> reporter: while montana voted for president obama rival in the last election, and usually casts a wary eye toward washington, we were hard- pressed to find any ticket holders who didn't support a healthcare overhaul. >> i trust the government far more than i trust private insurance companies. >> tickets for this town hall were distributed on a first come, first served basis. most of the shouting was relegated far away from this hangar outside of the airport. >> what...
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so, ed, why montana? >> reporter: well, kyra, look, this president realizes, that as you noted, in big sky country, a lot of people do not trust the federal government. i talked to very top white house aides who say, look, in private they admit that the president's critics have gained a lot of ground by really harping on this argument that it's a federal takeover of the health care system. and the president's aides say in private, look, after all the federal bailouts, the auto industry, banks, et cetera, people are fed up with the federal government getting involved in their lives. they realize that at the white house. and so they're trying to push back on that. and the president coming to what might not be that friendly territory. he certainly made a strong run here in the mountain west. won some of the states like colorado and nevada, but did not win montana. he came close. but he tried to show in the campaign last year that he was not afraid to go to states like this that many democrats have given up i
so, ed, why montana? >> reporter: well, kyra, look, this president realizes, that as you noted, in big sky country, a lot of people do not trust the federal government. i talked to very top white house aides who say, look, in private they admit that the president's critics have gained a lot of ground by really harping on this argument that it's a federal takeover of the health care system. and the president's aides say in private, look, after all the federal bailouts, the auto industry,...
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the president wrapped up a town hall meeting in montana and manuel gallegus is there. salesman in chief is talking about health care reform. >> president obama is using his own town hall meetings to beat back the fiery opposition boiling over in other town halls across the country. >> fight against the fear. this is not about politics. this is about helping the american people. >> reporter: while montana voted for president obama's rival in the last election and usually casts a wary eye toward washington we were hard-pressed to find ticket holders who didn't support a health care overhaul. >> i trust the government far more than private insurance companies. >> reporter: tickets for this town hall were distributed on a first come, first serve basis. most of the southing was reel gated far away from this hangar outside of the airport. >> what do we want health care when do we want it now. >> reporter: 500 demonstrators for and against health care reform staked out ground nearby. >> no one knows what is on the bill. >> reporter: many hope the president can better explain
the president wrapped up a town hall meeting in montana and manuel gallegus is there. salesman in chief is talking about health care reform. >> president obama is using his own town hall meetings to beat back the fiery opposition boiling over in other town halls across the country. >> fight against the fear. this is not about politics. this is about helping the american people. >> reporter: while montana voted for president obama's rival in the last election and usually casts...
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so why did he choose montana? >> reporter: well, i think what the white house is trying to say is, look, the president is not afraid to take on his critics head on o head-on. there was an open process in terms of the tickets. we talked to some democrats who waited in line to get tickets. there were conservatives in line as well who were critical of the president. he may get tough questions today. i think the president wants to show he's not afraid of a fight. he wants to show maybe he's not all hat, no cattle. >> all right. nor are you, as we know. ed henry. >> reporter: thanks, christi. >> we appreciate it. take care. >>> i know so many of you have been asking for more information on health care reform because it does seem so blurry in many areas, doesn't it? there is one central place where you can find some answers. go to cnn.com/health care. we have it there for you. you'll find coverage of the town halls, including how to find one year you, and you can upload your town hall i-report, too. there's information
so why did he choose montana? >> reporter: well, i think what the white house is trying to say is, look, the president is not afraid to take on his critics head on o head-on. there was an open process in terms of the tickets. we talked to some democrats who waited in line to get tickets. there were conservatives in line as well who were critical of the president. he may get tough questions today. i think the president wants to show he's not afraid of a fight. he wants to show maybe he's...
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. >>> president obama is in montana today to give a final push to healthcare reform before he heads off for vacation. manuel gallegus reports for wjz. the president is holding another town hall meeting and will likely run into more protestors. >>> the salesmen in chief is out west, stepping up his pitch for urgent healthcare reform. >> health insurance reform will mean a set of common sense, consumer protections for folks with health insurance. >> reporter: president obama is using his own town hall meetings to beat back the fiery opposition boiling over in other town halls across the country. >> fight against the fear. this is not about politics. this is about helping the american people. >> reporter: while montana voted for president president obama's arrival in the last election, and usually casts a wary eye toward washington, we were hard-pressed to find any ticket holders who didn't support a healthcare overhaul. >> i trust the government far more than i trust private insurance companies. >> reporter: tickets for this town hall were distributed on a first come, first served basis.
. >>> president obama is in montana today to give a final push to healthcare reform before he heads off for vacation. manuel gallegus reports for wjz. the president is holding another town hall meeting and will likely run into more protestors. >>> the salesmen in chief is out west, stepping up his pitch for urgent healthcare reform. >> health insurance reform will mean a set of common sense, consumer protections for folks with health insurance. >> reporter:...
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why president obama made a stop in montana and what else he did. and our 360 interview with an insurance insider who is blowing the whistle. what he says are the dirty secrets you need to know. and michael vick getting a second chance in the nfl. what about the dogs he groomed to the death? we have our hero of the week. he turns trash into tools for schools. watch. >> i was coming from at night, and i see this computer. and i thought everything was perfect. and so many computer are thrown out and so many computer are needed in kenya, and i decided i must do something. my name is jude ndambuki. i refurbish computers and send them to kenna kenya has very few resources. even a pencil is hard to get. anything that's in place to make the life of kids better is great. the computers, if they are working, then we label the name of the school on each box and we ship it to kenya. the computers are saved from poisoning our environment and they will be used for 20 years by some schools. every school is going to plant 100 trees for every computer. we're plantin
why president obama made a stop in montana and what else he did. and our 360 interview with an insurance insider who is blowing the whistle. what he says are the dirty secrets you need to know. and michael vick getting a second chance in the nfl. what about the dogs he groomed to the death? we have our hero of the week. he turns trash into tools for schools. watch. >> i was coming from at night, and i see this computer. and i thought everything was perfect. and so many computer are thrown...
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ed henry, cnn, big sky, montana. >>> so many questions surroundsing this. if you want to know more about the health care debate and how reforms could affect you and your family, just check out the special health care in america website on -- dot com for a great deal of information, the latest on town hall debates, fact checks and ireports, just go to cnn.com/health care. >>> talking about the economy now, bought the troubled colonial bank group yesterday, the largest bank failure so far this year. bb & t is taking on their $22 billion in assets as well as deposits and branches. the fdic handle the rest. most of colonial's customers should be okay. the fdic as you may know, guarantees to protect bank account balances up to $250,000. >>> cash for clunkers is causing a cash flow problem for several auto dealers. they say the federal government hasn't reimbursed them for their trade-in deals and that has put them in a cash crunch some. rebate requests submitted nearly three weeks ago haven't even been paid yet. that lag time may cause some dealers to opt out of
ed henry, cnn, big sky, montana. >>> so many questions surroundsing this. if you want to know more about the health care debate and how reforms could affect you and your family, just check out the special health care in america website on -- dot com for a great deal of information, the latest on town hall debates, fact checks and ireports, just go to cnn.com/health care. >>> talking about the economy now, bought the troubled colonial bank group yesterday, the largest bank...
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delaware, in attention to nevada montana and oregon are really exempt from a 1992 federal law which outlawed state from book making. using that loophole delaware lawmakers passed a bill early year this year to allow incasino sports betting it could make the state $55 million a year. >> one the reasons we are excited about this sports lottery product is because we believe people from throughout the region, throughout the country are going to come to visit delaware. >> since the bill's passage, lawsuits have been flying. first, a federal suit against the government filed by new jersey politicians. >> the four major pro sports leagues and the ncaa are suing as well. the nfl particularly angry that widespread legalized betting threatens the integrity of sports and creates a possibility of cheating and game-fixing. but new jersey says it has the most to lose. its 5 billion-dollar a year gambling industry in atlantic city is down 18% this year. >> with the mounting competition next door it's suing the government for sports bet be allowed in their state as well. tourism is new jersey's number two i
delaware, in attention to nevada montana and oregon are really exempt from a 1992 federal law which outlawed state from book making. using that loophole delaware lawmakers passed a bill early year this year to allow incasino sports betting it could make the state $55 million a year. >> one the reasons we are excited about this sports lottery product is because we believe people from throughout the region, throughout the country are going to come to visit delaware. >> since the...
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heavy rain for eastern oregon, idaho and montana and scattered showers in northern new england. >> a high of 81 in boston, 84 in baltimore and 91 in miami. 77 in salt lake city. mid 70s in fargo. 90 in st. louis. cooler than normal in the northwest. just 66 in seattle and 67 in boise. >> well, history is coming alive in texas with the eighth wonder of the world. >> the life-like, life-side clay terra-cotta warriors have already lured thousands of visitors to the houston museum of science. but one statue is jumping out at visitors. >> he's moving! he is causing a big stir there taking visitor after visitor by surprise. they walk up and he leaps out and they freak out. >> that would give me a heart attack >> i hope they have one of those resuscitation kits handy just in case. >> we'll be right back. ♪ when the light gets into your heart, baby, don't you forget about me ♪ imagine... one scooter or power chair that could improve your mobility and your life. one medicare benefit that, with private insurance, may entitle you to pay little t to nothing to own it. one company that can ma
heavy rain for eastern oregon, idaho and montana and scattered showers in northern new england. >> a high of 81 in boston, 84 in baltimore and 91 in miami. 77 in salt lake city. mid 70s in fargo. 90 in st. louis. cooler than normal in the northwest. just 66 in seattle and 67 in boise. >> well, history is coming alive in texas with the eighth wonder of the world. >> the life-like, life-side clay terra-cotta warriors have already lured thousands of visitors to the houston museum...
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severe weather could threaten idaho, montana, nebraska and the dakotas. i should say thunderstorm um and down the east coast. thunderstorms also from florida to new england. >> 90 in miami, 91 in atlanta and 77 in baltimore money chicago and minneapolis are just shy of 80 while omaha climbs to 83. a blistering 111 in phoenix, 96 in salt lake city and 75 in portland. >> louisville, kentucky is getting revved up for a sizzling good time. >> more than 10,000 colorful hot rods are rolling into town for the 40th annual street rod nationals. the roadsters were all made before 1949, then rebuilt and modified. >> the event is the largest of its kind, draws tens of thousands of spectators and brings in about $15 million. >> we'll be right back. ♪ my maas ratty does 185, i lost my license, now i don't drive ♪ day 87 and tyler b. determined to find the answer for his acne. get a life. i'm trying. acne...even when it's mild... is a medical condition. huh? medical...as in doctor ? ohhhhhh. and that's how tyler came to his senses, sort of, and learned about once-a-
severe weather could threaten idaho, montana, nebraska and the dakotas. i should say thunderstorm um and down the east coast. thunderstorms also from florida to new england. >> 90 in miami, 91 in atlanta and 77 in baltimore money chicago and minneapolis are just shy of 80 while omaha climbs to 83. a blistering 111 in phoenix, 96 in salt lake city and 75 in portland. >> louisville, kentucky is getting revved up for a sizzling good time. >> more than 10,000 colorful hot rods are...
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. >> it montana obama's second trip as president. it is part of the onbn, bust, pifs. -- >> there are retaliatory tariffs in place, as you know. this is an area that we're quite focused on and we're working with congress to address safety concerns that they have about the u.s.-mexican tracking program. >> back on the topic of h1n1, the white house says they want to make sure the country is prepared for the jom coming flu saving. dozens are people dead. in mosul a three might yabd was killed at least 80 bomb there. two carlies were palling. they his there killed nine victims. >> seven of the nine botti wills back in the ware today looking for the other two. meanwhile officials are trying to figure out how a smul sightseeing tell cat and combar stel owe mind the car around. the army corps of engineer recovered a angled amount of glass and fiber clafs that was once awell captor. the judge helicopter had just taken off on a 12-minute sightseeing tlour. the plane was apparently emerging in the same air face. >> the blade sort of chopped o
. >> it montana obama's second trip as president. it is part of the onbn, bust, pifs. -- >> there are retaliatory tariffs in place, as you know. this is an area that we're quite focused on and we're working with congress to address safety concerns that they have about the u.s.-mexican tracking program. >> back on the topic of h1n1, the white house says they want to make sure the country is prepared for the jom coming flu saving. dozens are people dead. in mosul a three might...